Resident Care Director (RCD)

Langdon-Place-of-Dover; Dover (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Dental

Vision

STD/LTD

Life Insurance

401(k) Program

Vacation and sick time

Personal days

Wellness program with free telehealth,

Job summary

Langdon Place of Dover in Dover, NH is seeking an experienced Resident Care Director to lead the Nursing Services Department and drive exceptional resident-centered care. The role oversees clinical operations, staffing, regulatory readiness, and quality outcomes, collaborating with physicians, residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team.

The ideal RN or LPN leader has at least 3 years of nursing leadership in long-term care and a proven ability to mentor staff, ensure compliance, and

Qualifications

• RN or LPN license required in NH
• Minimum of 3 years of nursing leadership experience in long-term care or related setting
• Strong knowledge of federal and New Hampshire healthcare regulations

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee daily operations of the Nursing Services Department
• Ensure residents receive safe, compassionate, high-quality care
• Monitor clinical trends and participate in regulatory readiness and QAPI initiatives
• Lead and mentor nursing staff and supervisors; perform evaluations and corrective actions
• Collaborate with physicians, residents, families, and interdisciplinary team; participate in on-call coverage

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff development

Regulatory knowledge

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Microsoft Office

Job description

Resident Care Director (RCD)

Langdon Place of Dover – Dover, NH

Langdon Place of Dover is seeking an experienced and compassionate Resident Care Director (RCD) to provide strategic and operational leadership for our Nursing Services Department.

This is a key leadership position responsible for ensuring exceptional resident-centered care, developing and supporting the nursing team, maintaining regulatory readiness, and driving strong clinical and quality outcomes.

We are seeking an RN or LPN with strong nursing leadership experience who is ready to take ownership of clinical operations and make a meaningful impact on our residents, families, and staff.

Compensation

Salary Range: $90,000 – $115,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

We are proud to offer full- and part-time employees benefit options, including:

• Healthcare benefits

• Dental

• Vision

• STD/LTD

• Life Insurance

• 401(k) Program

• Vacation and sick time

• Personal days

• Wellness program with free telehealth, preventative care, deep discounts on some pharmaceutical prescriptions, and more

Why Join Us?

At Langdon Place of Dover, we are committed to providing exceptional resident-centered care while creating a supportive environment for our employees and leadership team.

As our Resident Care Director, you'll have the opportunity to lead and develop a strong nursing team, influence clinical operations, and make a direct impact on resident care and quality outcomes.

• Competitive salary of $90,000 – $115,000

• Key clinical leadership opportunity

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Supportive leadership team

• Opportunity to develop and mentor a strong nursing team

• Direct impact on resident care and quality outcomes

• Professional growth and advancement opportunities

What You'll Do

Clinical Leadership

• Direct and oversee the daily operations of the Nursing Services Department

• Ensure residents receive safe, compassionate, individualized, high-quality care

• Conduct resident rounds and proactively identify clinical concerns and opportunities for improvement

• Participate in resident admissions and evaluate the community's ability to meet prospective residents' clinical needs

• Monitor incidents, infections, falls, hospitalizations, and other clinical trends

• Provide direct nursing support when necessary

• Collaborate closely with facility leadership, physicians, residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team

• Participate in on-call coverage as assigned

Team Leadership & Development

• Recruit, coach, develop, and retain nursing team members

• Provide leadership and mentorship to nursing supervisors and frontline staff

• Complete performance evaluations and provide corrective action when appropriate

• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, communication, and professional development

• Foster strong communication between nursing and other departments

Regulatory Compliance & Quality

• Maintain continuous state and federal survey readiness

• Lead and participate in regulatory survey preparation and activities

• Develop and monitor Plans of Correction when necessary

Lead Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives

• Monitor clinical quality indicators and implement performance improvement plans

• Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control standards

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and regulatory records

Resident & Family Experience

• Build positive relationships with residents and families

• Address concerns promptly, professionally, and compassionately

• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacies, therapy providers, hospice agencies, consultants, and other healthcare partners

• Promote resident dignity, independence, safety, and quality of life

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

• Current, unrestricted New Hampshire RN or LPN license required

• Minimum of 3 years of nursing leadership experience in long-term care, assisted living, rehabilitation, or a related healthcare setting

• Strong knowledge of federal and New Hampshire healthcare regulations

• Demonstrated experience with staff development, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement

• Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills

• Exceptional leadership, coaching, and relationship-building abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organizational and time-management abilities

• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment

• Proficiency with electronic health records and Microsoft Office

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a leader who is visible, engaged, compassionate, and accountable—someone who can support their team while maintaining high expectations for resident care and clinical excellence.

The ideal candidate knows how to build strong teams, navigate regulatory requirements, communicate effectively with residents and families, and continuously identify opportunities to improve resident outcomes.

If you are an experienced RN or LPN nursing leader ready to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply today.

Join Langdon Place of Dover and make a meaningful impact on our residents, families, and team.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All offers of employment are subject to background and registry screenings in accordance with state and federal regulations.